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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,221.65, 287,319.48 and 122,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,221.65, 287,319.48 and 122,149.23 is: 168,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,221.65 : 287,319.48 = 122,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,221.65/287,319.48 = 122,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,221.65x = 287,319.48 × 122,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,221.65x = 35,095,852,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095,852,635.25/208,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,550.45

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